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A blog that unveils the layers of gentrification, its emergence and the factors that have made it such a prevalent plague in the built environment across the globe.
Born and raised in Mpumalanga, South Africa, Wandile is a Candidate Urban Planner with a passion for Real Estate
& Urban Design.
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Having had the privilege of being born and raised in the humble small town of White River. It is there, amidst the serene landscapes of his hometown, that his passion for the built environment was first ignited.
Early exposure to metropolitan life, and thus the world of urban planning, was shaped by annual family trips to the vibrant city of Johannesburg. These visits were not just journeys; they were windows into an elaborate urban fabric where his late grandfather resided. The bustling streets, the architectural marvels, and the diverse communities left an indelible mark on his young mind, inspiring him to explore the world of urban planning.
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As a lifelong built environment enthusiast, Wandile is thoroughly vested in all things to do with urban development, particularly interested in the boundless potential of Urban Design.
Looking to excel in the fields of Real Estate & Urban Design, by the end of 2023 he will have completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Urban & Regional Planning with the University of Witwatersrand and so possesses a skill set encompassing the basic software, research report-writing, technical drawing & spatial analysis skills required in the profession of Town/Urban Planning.
Whilst pursuing a postgraduate degree in real estate and after 2 years experience as a consultant in the Urban Planning industry, Wandile is in the process of registering his personal consultancy.
